One of my students sent me the link to this video a while back and I finally sat down and watched it. It is amazing! About 15 minutes into it, Jennifer Lin does an improvisation activity that is incredible! Not only is she a great pianist, she also speaks articulately and connects well with the […]
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Piano house in Huainan, Anhui
I just had to post a picture of this very cool piano house!
Guest Post: Back to Basics – The Realities of Running Your Own Studio
Teaching others how to hone their musical talents can be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding things you can choose to do. However, from time to time things can get frustrating and a reality check is in order. When this happens, it is time to take a step back and evaluate the basics of […]
I’m a Twitterer
About a month ago, Mike’s blog post compelled me to finally sign up for a Twitter account, just so that I could own my own name. I wasn’t sure if I was really ready to jump on the bandwagon, so I haven’t updated regularly or announced that I was on board. However, yesterday someone started […]
Help Doctoral Students with a Research Project
I just received the following e-mail from some doctoral students at UMKC and would encourage you to take 10 minutes to help them with their research by completing the survey they’ve created. It’s very easy-to-understand-and-navigate, and I’m sure the findings of the research will be very beneficial! We are Doctoral students at the University of […]
And the Winners Are…
Thanks again to everyone who filled out the Music Matters Blog survey! The three winners of the practice incentive programs are: Steve, Kendra, and Charcie. Congratulations! I’ve sent each of you e-mails with more information, but let me know if you didn’t receive it and I’ll get the practice incentive program of your choice sent […]
